SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 31: Geno Smith #7 of the Seattle Seahawks reacts against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second quarter at Lumen Field on October 31, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
Seattle got off to a hot start in 2023, with a 6-3 record heading into Week 11’s game against the Rams. The Hawks’ season spiraled due to injuries to key players, including Geno Smith, Kenneth Walker III and Devon Witherspoon. A four-game losing streak loomed over the team, sending Seattle to a 6-7 record. The team had a chance for a wildcard spot after winning two in a row – a loss to the Steelers in Week 17 crushed their slim aspirations. 2023 was also Pete Carroll’s final season as coach, as he switched to an advisory role within the organization.
Former Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald was hired to replace Carroll as head coach. Three big names were released from Seattle: Jamal Adams, Quandre Diggs and Will Dissly. Despite cutting ties with these players, the Hawks restructured Geno’s contract while resigning Leonard Williams and Noah Fant.
Veteran linebacker Bobby Wagner departed and signed with the Commanders. As a result of Wagner’s exit, Jerome Baker and Tyrel Dodson were signed as depth was lacking at linebacker. Quarterback Sam Howell arrived in a trade with the Commanders along with a fourth and a sixth-round pick in 2024’s draft – Seattle sent Washington a third and a fifth-round selection.
2024’s draft saw Byron Murphy III land in Seattle 16th overall to expand an already bolstered defensive line. Murphy owned a 12% pressure rate, the best defensive tackles in 2023. UConn’s Christian Haynes is a potential starter, as the need for an interior offensive lineman is still evident.
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The schedule is favorable, as the Seahawks own the NFL’s seventh-easiest slate, tied with the Cardinals and Dolphins. Multiple games can go in Seattle’s favor, including the Broncos, Patriots, Giants, Rams and Bears. Nothing comes easy as the 49ers, Lions, Dolphins, Bills, Jets and Packers highlight 2024’s lineup.
It’s tough to tell if Seattle can redeem themselves after 2023’s late-season collapse – there’s a good chance if Howell produces and the defense holds up. They won’t win the NFC West as the 49ers loom over the division, but the Hawks can be a playoff hopeful due to the schedule being in their favor.
| WK | DATE | OPP | TIME | TV | VENUE | BUY TICKETS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 8, 2024 | vs. Denver | 4:05 pm | Lumen Field | Tickets Starting at $121.20 | |
| 2 | Sep 15, 2024 | @ New England | 1:00 pm | FOX | Gillette Stadium | Tickets Starting at $142.10 |
| 3 | Sep 22, 2024 | vs. Miami | 4:05 pm | Lumen Field | Tickets Starting at $189.11 | |
| 4 | Sep 30, 2024 | @ Detroit | 8:15 pm | ABC | Ford Field | Tickets Starting at $232.63 |
| 5 | Oct 6, 2024 | vs N.Y. Giants | 4:25 pm | Lumen Field | Tickets Starting at $113.00 | |
| 6 | Oct 10, 2024 | vs San Francisco | 8:15 pm | AMZN | Lumen Field | Tickets Starting at $203.99 |
| 7 | Oct 20, 2024 | @ Atlanta | 1:00 pm | FOX | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Tickets Starting at $43.86 |
| 8 | Oct 27, 2024 | vs Buffalo | 4:05 pm | FOX | Lumen Field | Tickets Starting at $197.01 |
| 9 | Nov 3, 2024 | vs L.A. Rams | 4:25 pm | FOX | Lumen Field | Tickets Starting at $119.00 |
| 10 | — | BYE | — | — | — | — |
| 11 | Nov 17, 2024 | @ San Francisco | 4:05 pm | FOX | Levi’s Stadium | Tickets Starting at $150.00 |
| 12 | Nov 24, 2024 | vs Arizona | 4:25 pm | FOX | Lumen Field | Tickets Starting at $97.00 |
| 13 | Dec 1, 2024 | @ N.Y. Jets | 1:00 pm | FOX | MetLife Stadium | Tickets Starting at $82.17 |
| 14 | Dec 8, 2024 | @ Arizona | 4:05 pm | State Farm Stadium | Tickets Starting at $25.75 | |
| 15 | Dec 15, 2024 | vs Green Bay | 8:20 pm | NBC | Lumen Field | Tickets Starting at $220.00 |
| 16 | Dec 22, 2024 | vs Minnesota | 4:05 pm | FOX | Lumen Field | Tickets Starting at $110.00 |
| 17 | Dec 26, 2024 | @ Chicago | 8:15 pm | AMZN | Soldier Field | Tickets Starting at $95.00 |
| 18 | Jan 5, 2025 | @L.A. Rams | TBA | — | SoFi Stadium | Tickets Starting at $42.79 |
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